Baumalight DXH Operator'S Manual Download Page 4

2 SAFETY

You must read, understand and follow the 

instructions given by the operating unit 

manufacturers, as well as the instructions in this 

manual.
The safety information in this manual is denoted 

by the safety alert symbol: 

^

This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME 

ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS  INVOLVED! 
The level of risk is indicated by the following signal 

words: 

^

 

 DANGER

DANGER - Indicates a hazardous 

situation, which, if not avoided, WILL 

result in death or serious injury�

WARNING

WARNING - Indicates a hazardous 

situation, which, if not avoided, could 

result in death or serious injury�

 CAUTION

CAUTION - Indicates a hazardous 

situation, which, if not avoided, could 

result in minor or moderate injury�

NOTICE

NOTICE - Indicates a situation that could 

result in damage to the equipment or 

other property�

2.1 Safety Alert Symbol 
And Safety Words

2.2 Operational Hazards

 

WARNING

Prevent serious injury or death�

Read and understand this manual before 

operating the drop saw�

Always stop engine and remove key 

before leaving operators seat�

Never allow anyone near the drop saw 

during operation�

Travel at a safe speed�

 

WARNING

Prevent serious injury or death from 

moving parts�

Moving parts can crush and dismember�

Do not operate without guards and 

shields in place�

Disconnect and lock out power source 

before adjusting or servicing�

WARNING

Use drop saw only for the designed 

applications� 

Any other use may result in personal 

injury, damage to equipment and may 

void the warranty�

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Summary of Contents for DXH

Page 1: ...DXH Drop Saw OPERATOR S MANUAL Issue Date March 2020...

Page 2: ...ent 5 2 3 Maintenance Hazards 7 3 SAFETY DECALS 8 4 OPERATION 10 4 1 Preparation For Use 10 4 2 Pre Operation Check List 11 4 3 Machine Components 12 4 4 Attach Drop Saw 12 4 5 Initial Startup 13 4 6...

Page 3: ...copies of the manuals When this machine is worn out and no longer in use it should be returned to the retailer or other party for recycling OPERATOR ORIENTATION The directions left right front and rea...

Page 4: ...not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE NOTICE Indicates a situation that could result in damage to the equipment or other property 2 1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety Words 2 2 Ope...

Page 5: ...cohol prescription or non prescription medication or if feeling ill Keep your equipment in proper working condition Know the regulations and laws that apply to you and your industry This manual is not...

Page 6: ...turns sudden movement on slopes Carry drop saw close to the ground Avoid holes ditches and other obstructions which may cause equipment to rollover Use caution when operating on slopes and do not ope...

Page 7: ...raised Drop Saw A raised drop saw can lower unexpectedly resulting in death or serious injury NEVER enter area under a raised drop saw Lower drop saw to ground engage parking brake shut off engine and...

Page 8: ...st invisible leak can penetrate the skin thereby requiring immediate medical attention Use wood or cardboard to detect hydraulic leaks never use your hands Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate...

Page 9: ...ontrol panel Read and understand this manual If you do not understand any part of the manual contact Baumalight at 866 820 5603 Always wear face and or eye protection safety shoes and other protective...

Page 10: ...to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov D005262 3 SAFETY DECALS A C D B D The two and four panel safet...

Page 11: ...y signs on the machine and operating instructions in this manual before operating machine D005252 D D005255 WARNING Rotating blade hazard Keep back 75m while machine is operating Wait for blade to sto...

Page 12: ...e skin Disconnect and lock out power source before disconnecting and or connecting hydraulic hoses Baumalight does not provide the hydraulic hoses that connect drop saw motor and motor case drain to e...

Page 13: ...and they are not covered by the Baumalight warranty NOTICE Prevent equipment damage Route hydraulic hoses away from pinch points During initial startup carefully move drop saw and boom to all positio...

Page 14: ...machine damage put transmission in park Never position yourself between excavator and drop saw Only experienced and properly trained operator s should operate the excavator and drop saw 1 Read and fol...

Page 15: ...cur Baumalight does not provide these hoses and they are not covered by the Baumalight warranty 4 6 Detach Drop Saw WARNING Prevent serious injury or death 1 Park machine on firm level surface 2 Engag...

Page 16: ...avoid hitting stones as much as possible to allow the carbide teeth to wear slightly This can be done by keeping the cutting wheel above ground level Brand new carbide tips are razor sharp and can chi...

Page 17: ...etting off the seat and approaching the blade WARNING Wear an approved respirator N95 Type as a minimum Follow local state and federal regulations The health effects from exposure to wood dust are due...

Page 18: ...If blade stalls stop movement move drop saw away from brush trees or shrubs and allow blade to regain speed Slow movement to prevent further stalling WARNING Moving parts can crush and cut Keep clear...

Page 19: ...c Hoses Inspect hydraulic hoses for damage and wear Daily Cutting Teeth The teeth bolts must be retightened every ten minutes for the first hour of use on a new drop saw First hour of use Cutting Teet...

Page 20: ...spect hydraulic hoses for damage and wear Check cutting teeth every 4 hours of use Keep cutting teeth in good condition Unit will cut faster and remaining teeth will last longer if broken or worn teet...

Page 21: ...down can be found on Baumalight s website www baumalight com 5 5 Motor Shaft Seal To prevent hydraulic motor damage the motor shaft seal is designed to fail if case pressure exceeds 100 psi 689 kPa If...

Page 22: ...6 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Blade does not spin Blade jammed Remove material from blade Low oil level Low oil flow Low pressure Check oil level Add if necessary Check flow control on exc...

Page 23: ...o make repairs to the product or affect the replacement of defective parts which will be done at no charge within a reasonable time after the receipt of the product Units or parts should be returned a...

Page 24: ...4575 Powell Rd Wallenstein Ontario Canada N0B 2S0 Phone 519 698 9864 Toll Free 866 820 5603 Fax 519 698 1087 www baumalight com For parts specifications and the latest machine information please visit...

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